First Friday Ethics: July 2026
Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day! Maintaining Your Ethics in Trying Times: One Lawyer’s Tale (0.75 hr ethics)Lawyers know that hard cases make bad law. Likewise, maintaining your professional ethics in a difficult situation is very different than day-to-day practice. Hear ethical perspectives and lessons learned from serving as a local elected official and a defendant in lengthy litigation while still practicing as a lawyer.Leah Stewart, Reed, Claymon, Meeker, Krienke & Spurck, PLLC - Austin, TX Ethics: My Opinion, My License – Is It a Business Decision? (0.75 hr ethics)This session reviews the ethical rules and principles that lawyers must consider when advising clients on land development issues, with a hard look at situations where a client’s mileage may vary from the legal advice given, and the outcomes to the lawyer—is the matter ultimately a risk-taking analysis, where all a lawyer can do is advise the client, leaving them the business decision to make in following (or not) the lawyer’s advice.Alan J. Bojorquez, Bojorquez Law Firm, PC - Austin, TX Kimberley Mickelson, Downtown Houston+ - Houston, TX Generative AI in Litigation: Practical Uses, Pitfalls, and Guardrails (1.00 hr ethics)Generative AI is rapidly reshaping litigation for attorneys and experts—from discovery and expert analysis to drafting and research. This session explores current AI trends, provides concrete real-world use cases, and discusses the legal, ethical, and evidentiary risks that need to be managed.Kristofer Buchan, StoneTurn Group, LLP - Houston, TX Legal Privilege: Understanding Who You Represent and Avoiding Other Ethical Pitfalls (0.50 hr ethics)This topic focuses on the perennially-important ethical issues concerning how to create privilege; how to maintain it; and how, as in-house counsel, to instruct the business to maintain it. Examine (in)famous examples of where things went wrong, and advise on how to avoid similar situations.Allison Standish Miller, Steptoe LLP - Houston, TX
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
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First Friday Ethics: July 20264.1 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement
A concise, practical briefing on the latest developments in cybersecurity litigation and enforcement. Gain insight and practical advice on defending common claims and on how to prepare for—and navigate—regulatory investigations.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
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Hooked on CLE: July 2026
THIS MONTH: Texas Business Court: Everything You Want to Know • Counsel in the Crosshairs: Legal Decisions During a Data Crisis • Immigration Developments Impacting Hospitals, Health Systems, and Workforce: A Conversation Between Outside and In-House Counsel • Practical Tips for Navigating Texas Open Records and Meetings Laws
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
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Hooked on CLE: July 20264.33 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Open records act portion may have been OK live, but was not good after the fact because questions and comments from the audience were inaudible.
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Modern Privacy Compliance
Gain insight into the critical challenges facing legal practitioners in drafting effective privacy policies in today's rapidly evolving regulatory environment. As privacy, security, and AI laws continue to proliferate and mature across multiple jurisdictions, attorneys must understand the intricate web of compliance requirements that impact modern business operations.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
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Tabletop Mountain: Current Data Breach Solutions and Working Your Way through a Bad Day
Introduce the current statutory cybersecurity framework and what you need to know when your data takes a hike. Gain practical insight by walking through a tabletop exercise on data breaches.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 6/30/2027
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eSupplement to the 36th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Session 1: Outsmarting the Smartphone: Crucial Evidence Could Be In Your Back Pocket - In the digital era, smartphones are not just communication devices; they've become repositories of vast amounts of personal and professional data ranging from texts and emails to photos and location history providing a comprehensive digital footprint of a user's life. Examine how we use smartphones, how they work, what data is stored on the phone, proper evidence handling methods, and mobile device forensic examinations and much more. Session 2: Practical Tips for Submitting a Public Information Act Ruling Request - Take an in depth look at the requirements of section 552.301 of the Government Code. Look at common pitfalls when submitting a ruling request and representative samples. Review some hypotheticals to help get your ruling request right. Session 3: Ensuring Operational Resilience - How quickly can your organization recover from a cyberattack? This panel examines legal and strategic approaches to maintaining operational resilience, especially in the face of disruptions to critical infrastructure or third-party vendors. Topics include incident response, third-party due diligence, and legal counsel’s role in minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity across complex systems. Session 4: Trade Secret Misappropriation: The Case for Damages - Whether in addition to or in lieu of injunctive relief, theft of trade secret cases offer a variety of theories for potentially significant monetary recovery. Gain insight to these theories, how they shape a case from pleading to discovery to final proof, the distinctions between loss recovery and disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, and considerations associated with proof of causation. For theft of trade secret cases involving a covenant not to compete, the impact of Section 15. 51(c) and how to navigate it is also addressed.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 5/31/2027
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eSupplement to the 36th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals4.33 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Boulette never disappoints!
eSupplement to the 33rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
Session 1: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity continues to presents itself as a significant obstacle for the health care industry, both in terms of compliance and operational aspects. To combat this constantly evolving threat, it is imperative to establish a robust cybersecurity program that encompasses prevention, detection, and mitigation strategies. Delve into the legal considerations and optimal approaches for implementing internal controls and best practices, thereby safeguarding your organization against potential data breaches. Session 2: Multijurisdictional Considerations: Understanding the Laws Across State Lines - Employers are increasingly dealing with vastly varying laws across state lines that impact how companies do business. Hear from both a defense and plaintiff side attorney on issues you should be aware of to protect your organization and navigate this ever-changing landscape. Session 3: Privacy Law Updates: Other States and International - Stay ahead in the legal landscape with a comprehensive overview of recent domestic and international privacy laws. This presentation equips attendees with the latest insights to navigate evolving regulations in an increasingly interconnected world.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 2.25 hrs
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 5/31/2027
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eSupplement to the 33rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference4.63 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
eSupplement to the 48th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute
Session 1: Worksite Audits and Raids: What to Expect in 2026 - A refresher on warrants and subpoenas, employer and employee rights, civil and criminal penalties. Session 2: What Not to Say - You can’t be too careful in today’s world of emails, texts, social media posts, recording devices, and shifting alliances. Recent cases provide cautionary tales, food for thought, and a bit of schadenfreude. Session 3: Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Operations - Explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity, legal compliance, and business operations and gain practical insights on building effective partnerships between legal, cyber, and business teams. Learn how organizations can better align their cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives while navigating complex regulatory requirements and emerging technologies. Session 4: In-House Perspectives on Product Innovation, Data Governance and Privacy - This panel of senior privacy and compliance counsel at leading technology companies shares recent experiences and issues encountered at the cutting edge of new business models and rapidly changing legal and compliance landscapes.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.25 hrs | 0.50 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 3/31/2027
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eSupplement to the 48th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute4.31 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Hooked on CLE: April 2026
THIS MONTH: Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Operations • Deal Ethics • The Reality of Reality TV Contracts: Can They Really Draft That? • A Lawyer's Guide to Executive Compensation • Discovery in Car Crash Cases: Navigating Discovery to Avoid Another Crash
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 3/31/2027
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Hooked on CLE: April 20264.26 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
the session on Discovery was excellent.
Hooked on CLE: March 2026
THIS MONTH: Data Centers and the Impact of Technological Autonomy • The First Amendment in the Workplace • Legal Ads: Advice From Veteran Lawyers in Small Firms • A Practical Guide to Trademark Registration • Transitioning from Government to Private Practice
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 2/28/2027
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Hooked on CLE: March 20264.41 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Excellent presenters and sides, written materials for reference and I great reminder. I may listen to the audio again, as a reminder
First Friday Ethics: February 2026
Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day! (1.00 hr ethics)Avoiding Ethical and Sanctions Risks using AI-Based Legal Research (Replay) Hundreds of lawyers and law firms around the country face sanctions or grievance problems resulting from the use of AI-based legal research. Learn how you can avoid the traps that snared your unfortunate colleagues.Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX (0.50 hr ethics)Fifth Amendment: The Right Way and The Wrong Way (Replay) This presentation focuses on the application of the Fifth Amendment in a discovery context.Anjali Nigam [Accepted] The Nigam Law Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX (0.50 hr ethics)Don’t Forget to Check Your Boxes Before You Close (Replay)This presentation covers a few commonly overlooked items in the lender’s closing checklists that can have a detrimental impact on closing and closing timelines.Clinton J. Kuykendall [Accepted] Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX (1.00 hr ethics)Closing the Case and the File: How to Ethically Terminate a Representation When Completed (Replay) Explore the recommended procedures you should have in place to ethically handle both the intake side of client matters, but also what is involved in “closing” files.Claude E. Ducloux [Accepted] Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 3.00 hrs | 3.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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First Friday Ethics: February 20264.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
very good
Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Operations
Explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity, legal compliance, and business operations. Gain practical insights on building effective partnerships between legal, cyber, and business teams. And learn how organizations can better align their cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives while navigating complex regulatory requirements and emerging technologies.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper
- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Operations4.46 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Counsel in the Crosshairs: Legal Decisions During a Data Crisis
This tabletop exercise puts attorneys at the center of a fast moving cyber incident. Legal, regulatory, and reputational consequences hang in the balance as participants collaborate to guide a fictional company through a breach response. And along the way, we’ll meet and interact with key constituents (employees, clients, service providers, regulators). Keep your head on a swivel—we may even catch a glimpse of the threat actor himself!
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr | 0.75 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Counsel in the Crosshairs: Legal Decisions During a Data Crisis4.85 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Very informative.
Thank you for making this course available. It was informative and entertaining. The speakers were great.
Cyber Threats and Legal Litigation: Understanding Business Email Compromise
Explore the growing threat of Business Email Compromise (BEC) and the current legal trends in this area. Gain insights into how BEC schemes unfold and how potential liability is assessed.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.50 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Cyber Threats and Legal Litigation: Understanding Business Email Compromise4.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Answer Bar: Data Security Considerations for the Corporate Client
Session 01: In-House Perspectives on Product Innovation, Data Governance and Privacy - A panel of senior privacy and compliance counsel at leading technology companies shares recent experiences and issues encountered at the cutting edge of new business models and rapidly changing legal and compliance landscapes. Session 02: Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Operations - Explore the critical intersection of cybersecurity, legal compliance, and business operations. Gain practical insights on building effective partnerships between legal, cyber, and business teams. And learn how organizations can better align their cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives while navigating complex regulatory requirements and emerging technologies. Session 03: Taking Your Incident Response Plan to the Next Level - An organization’s resiliency to a cyber-attack is critical to mitigating the operational, reputational, and legal impact of the incident. Explore the steps organizations should be taking to take their incident response plans to the next level, including harmonization among various response plans, developing detailed legal and privacy playbooks, and conducting exercises that target the most challenging issues organizations face in cyber-attacks. Session 04: Counsel in the Crosshairs: Legal Decisions During a Data Crisis - This tabletop exercise puts attorneys at the center of a fast moving cyber incident. Legal, regulatory, and reputational consequences hang in the balance as participants collaborate to guide a fictional company through a breach response. And along the way, we’ll meet and interact with key constituents (employees, clients, service providers, regulators). Keep your head on a swivel—we may even catch a glimpse of the threat actor himself! Session 05: Vendor Risk Management - A discussion with industry leaders on cybersecurity issues arising in vendor relationships. The panel discusses third party auditing, cyber incident notification, the recently adopted Reg S-P amendments, and vendor use of AI. Session 06: Ensuring Operational Resilience - How quickly can your organization recover from a cyberattack? This panel examines legal and strategic approaches to maintaining operational resilience, especially in the face of disruptions to critical infrastructure or third-party vendors. Topics include incident response, third-party due diligence, and legal counsel’s role in minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity across complex systems. Session 07: Do You Know What Your Outside Counsel is Doing to Protect Client Information? - Law firms are now targets for hackers, including nation-state actors that seek to steal sensitive and valuable client information and cause disruption and other damages. Are your outside counsel taking the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of your information? Session 08: The Role of the Board: Before, During and After a Cybersecurity Incident - A summary from sitting board members and board governance experts on obligations, tips, and best practices for boards in preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents, and in affectively evaluating and addressing the attendant risks. Session 09: The Use and Governance of AI in Legal and Compliance Departments - Engage in, and leave with actionable suggestions for, how legal and compliance teams are supporting the use of AI, from piloting a single model within the department to supporting AI governance across the enterprise.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 8.75 hrs | 3.75 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Answer Bar: Data Security Considerations for the Corporate Client4.31 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
I think this was a great way to get a lot of concentrated content. Sometimes at conferences we only get a small bit during one session, so this was helpful for me to get a good overview on privacy/security related topics.
Ensuring Operational Resilience
How quickly can your organization recover from a cyberattack? This panel examines legal and strategic approaches to maintaining operational resilience, especially in the face of disruptions to critical infrastructure or third-party vendors. Topics include incident response, third-party due diligence, and legal counsel’s role in minimizing downtime and ensuring continuity across complex systems.
Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Slides
- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Ensuring Operational Resilience4.17 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Very helpful
Hooked on CLE: February 2026
THIS MONTH: Website Tracking Technologies: Recent Litigation and Best Practices • Tax Planning Opportunities for Small Businesses: Re-evaluating the Toolbox after the OBBBA • Ethics and Practical Uses of AI in Your Law Practice • U.S. Border Searches in the Digital Age • Volunteer Legal Services: The Power of Pro Bono
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Hooked on CLE: February 20264.33 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
good variety of topics
These courses were particularly well done. Interesting. Useful. Great introduction to VLS.
Very informative. Especially enjoy the AI discussion
Good mix of content
All sessions well done.
Federal and State Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Enforcement Update (2025)
This session surveys the most consequential federal and state privacy, cybersecurity, and AI enforcement actions and developments of the past year, distilling key themes and identifying the statutes, regulations, and enforcement initiatives driving regulators’ expanding expectations.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Federal and State Privacy, Cybersecurity, and AI Enforcement Update (2025)5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
Legal Challenges Arising from Use of Generative AI
A survey of legal landscape surrounding generative AI technologies with the focus on legal issues related to IP, privacy, and litigation.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 0.75 hr | 0.25 Ethics
- Credit Info
- TX, CA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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Legal Challenges Arising from Use of Generative AI4.5 out of 5 starsWhat was the overall quality of the course (presentation, materials, and technical delivery)?Rate the overall teaching effectiveness and presentation skills of faculty for the course.
The information provided by the speakers was excellent. They discussed so many issues related to AI I had not thought about prior to the course.
Mastering a Regulatory Cybersecurity Defense Strategy
The Texas Attorney General has emerged as a significant regulatory enforcement authority for data privacy in the US. In 2023, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, among other consumer focused privacy legislation. The recent 89th legislature continued the trend by enacting the Texas Responsible Artificial intelligence Governance Act (“TRIAGA”) among some other activity focused on expanding consumer privacy protection. This discusses the enforcement activity and priorities through the lenses of an outside counsel and an in house attorney focused on building in a regulatory and litigation defense strategy as part of a company’s compliance program. The goal is to have an interactive discussion so that you have take-aways to consider for your client’s risk mitigation plan.
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- Total Credit Hours:
- 1.00 hr
- Credit Info
- TX, CA, PA
- TX MCLE credit expires: 1/31/2027
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